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Job Title: Specialist, Industrial Security
Job Code: 31388
Job Location: State College, PA
Job Schedule: 9/80 - Off Every Other Friday
Job Description:
This position is responsible for supporting and enacting all L3Harris corporate policies including the protection of L3Harris' intellectual property. This is a multi-faceted senior role for which the ideal candidate will possess a Subject Matter Expert (SME) level of comprehensive knowledge in the discipline of Industrial Security (Experienced CPSO). The experienced CPSO will be responsible for developing, strategizing, and managing internal security program policies and procedures in accordance with DoD security policies to include NISPOM, JSIG, and DoDM 5205.07v1-4, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs). This position is responsible for supporting all security-related issues for the Tactical Missions Division located in State College PA.
As the Industrial Security Specialist onsite, responsibilities include support and execution of all facility security functions including closed area operations, personnel security, program support, physical security, information security, document control, badging and access control. This position implements all requisite national security directives with specific emphasis on NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and DOD Manuals requirements as applicable. This position exhibits the dedication and expectation of security operational excellence required in a seasoned security professional while working and making decisions independently without direct supervision. The person selected will work as a team player, exhibit flexibility, set priorities, and manage customer expectations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include interacting with internal and external customers or Government security officials in performance of security duties.
Essential Functions:
Mentor and coach as the Industrial Security subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and knowledge of project management
Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches
Create and/or maintains continuity books and procedures for multiple security functions
Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products
Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results
Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction
Generates monthly program review charts while routinely assisting with generating and presenting briefing material
Perform security pre-screening of all potential employees, subcontractors, and consultants
Initiate, maintain and terminate personnel security clearances with the applicable team member in DISS/NBIS to include SF86 and eQIP processing
Manage all personnel security paperwork for accuracy, completion, and submission
Conduct all security related employee briefings to include indoctrination, debriefing, courier, closed area, program access, OPSEC, Insider Threat, derivative classification, foreign travel, and routine annual security trainings
Serve as facilities liaison for restricted areas and issue and track access badges for multiple locations
Manage and implement a Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA) program
Analyze and investigate security incidents and violations; prepare internal and external customer reports
Prepare and maintain Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) in accordance with customer guidelines
Centrally manage and maintain document control, personnel records, briefings, contracts, and other security assets within SIMS to enforce and maintain accountability
Manage and handle incoming and outgoing classified material, destruction and other such accountable items such as keys and equipment
Occasionally assist with classified courier duties - requiring SCI clearances
Prepare and participate in DCSA and IC community Security Assessments
Experienced with and understanding of DD-254 security requirements and clauses
Physical security duties include, but are not limited to, combinations, access control systems, alarm accesses, secure area modifications and buildouts
Responsible for adhering to L3Harris corporate policies on protecting intellectual property, PII protection, Insider Threat, and other such policies
Must be willing to travel to support customer needs
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ associate's degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
Must hold an active Top-Secret clearance with current in-scope eligibility and a valid SSBI
Must be willing to complete a customer-directed polygraph, if required
Preferred Additional Skills:
CDSE-certified in FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities
Advanced knowledge of NISPOM requirements and DCSA systems (JPAS, NISS, DISS)
Skilled in ITP planning, including CI incident response strategy development and execution
Experience serving on an Insider Threat Working Group and partnering with SMO and key stakeholders to sustain site-level ITP compliance
Proven ability to implement and enforce centralized access control management (e.g., SIMS)
Demonstrated success leading Security Vulnerability Assessments resulting in commendable or superior ratings
Experienced in drafting security response statements for RFP security sections
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal skills with experience leading and collaborating across diverse, multi-disciplinary teams
Exceptional work ethic with a strong commitment to operational security and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging team members, customers, and senior leadership
Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
Able to operate independently and effectively in high-pressure environments
Knowledgeable in IC security administration
Holds Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
Certified Industrial Security Professional (ISP)
Experienced with RMF Framework
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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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